LIB-LIBRARY -- 2001-03 Catalog
University Library

LIB 101 Library Instruction (1)

Instruction and practice in the use of the on-line catalog, reference books, periodical indexes, government documents, and other library materials. Development of student independence and initiative in using the library as a source of information. 1 lecture.

LIB 301 Library Resources in Biology and Agriculture (1)

Sources of information pertaining to biology and agriculture and closely related disciplines. Use of abstracts and indexes for journal articles, reviews, proceedings, dissertations, and government documents. Bibliographic database searching. Search strategy, reference books introduced, bibliographic techniques. 1 lecture. Prerequisite: ENGL 134, junior standing or consent of instructor.

LIB 302 Library Resources and Literature Searches (1–4)

Sources of information and search strategies in major subject fields. Reference materials, bibliographic aids, indexing and abstracting tools, and Internet sources. Evaluation of sources. Class Schedule will list major subject area covered. Total credit limited to 4 units. 1–4 lectures. Prerequisite: ENGL 134, junior standing or consent of instructor.

LIB 303 Library and Internet Computer Searching (1)

Instruction and practice in use of computerized information retrieval systems including CD/ROM, local and Internet sources, and vendor services. Emphasis on efficient searching skills utilizing controlled and/or keyword searching, limiters, Boolean logic, truncation, proximity operators, field searching, etc. 1 lecture. Prerequisite: ENGL 134, junior standing or consent of instructor.